Synonyms of discrepancy

discrepancy

noun

di-ˈskre-pən-sē 

as in difference

the quality or state of being different

the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difference
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• diversity
• distinction
• contrast
• disparity
• disagreement
• dissimilarity
• distance
• divergence
• diverseness
• variation
• dissimilitude
• unlikeness
• variability
• disparateness
• imbalance
• change
• otherness
• deviance
• variance
• modification
• friction
• incongruity
• discord
• conflict
• discordance
• differentiability
• dichotomy
• inequality
• incongruence
• disunity
• disproportion
• strife
• dissension
• distinguishability
• dissent
• incompatibility
• nonconformity
• discriminability
• dissidence
• incongruousness
• anomalousness
• nonequivalence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• resemblance
• community
• analogy
• likeness
• identity
• agreement
• sameness
• accordance
• correspondence
• conformity
• parallelism
• alikeness
• congruity
• equality
• similitude
• analogousness
• equivalence
• identicalness
• uniformity
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• homogeneousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discrepancy

But as more institutions chase the same discrepancies, prices adjust faster and the available edge becomes scarcer. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

According to 9th Circuit judges, two specific questions need to be resolved — and they should be decided by the state Supreme Court because of discrepancies in state law. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Discrepancy behind the numbers There is also a discrepancy in how the savings have been described. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

The discrepancy started in the 11th inning of Tuesday night’s game, when Arizona DH Yuli Gurriel hit a ball that was ruled by the official scorer at the time to be an RBI triple. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026